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56 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | OCTOBER 2019 | We have 80 teams playing the Fall Tournament. That's down from years past, but they are a great group. Keep in mind playing times change after the first four weeks — that's obvious from your schedules! Referees, it changes for you also! If you're refereeing at 5 pm, now you're up at 3 pm. Old hands know this, but we have a few newbies, so this is for those of you that have just come on board. By the way, welcome aboard! If you haven't already signed up for our Italian Buffet Dinner at the Main Clubhouse, you're running out of time. The dinner is Sun., Oct. 6. Doors open at 3:30 pm, meeting at 4 pm. For those of you who are new to our club, we have two Bocce Club meetings a year, a pizza party in April which is free to our members and our dinner in October. This party is partly subsidized by the club. The cost to attend is $15 pp, $20 for guests. The price includes scrumptious Italian pasta and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks! As you read this, time is short for you to get your reservations/monies in for the dinner. Put your cash or check in an envelope with names on the outside and turn it in to 1288 Pleasant Valley. There is a box at the door. Oct. 3 is the deadline for entries, since we need to give the kitchen in the Main Clubhouse a final count. Questions, call Dutch at (951) 845-0392. See you on the courts! Friends of Bocce Friday mornings, 9 am in the North Clubhouse. Cost is only $5 per week (or $20 per month). Tai chi (Tie-Chee) is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. The tradition of Tai Chi dates back to at least the 15th century in China, and the practice is based on the belief that balancing the opposite forces in the body (known as yin and yang) will encourage the flow of chi (energy) through the body to promote health. You may also find Tai Chi appealing because it's inexpensive and requires no special equipment. Tai Chi can be done anywhere, alone or in a group class. If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider Tai Chi and join fellow Sun Lakers in developing strength in balance, stamina, and flexibility. Info., Dee Coughtry, (951) 381-4919. Tai Chi